Married After Kids

Ep. 212: How I Deal With Disappointments From My Spouse


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Even in the healthiest marriages, disappointment is inevitable—especially after kids. Maybe your spouse forgets something important, doesn't show up how you hoped, or just doesn’t respond the way you needed in that moment. It’s frustrating, lonely, and can stir up a lot of resentment if it isn’t dealt with well.

In this episode, I’m walking you through how I personally deal with those moments of disappointment in my own marriage, and the tools I use with clients to keep these experiences from quietly unraveling connection. If you’ve ever felt let down by your partner (or struggled when your partner felt let down by you), this episode is for you.

 

Tune in to discover:

  • Why disappointment hits harder after kids—and how to make sense of it
  • How I stopped reacting and started responding when I felt disappointed
  • The exact process I use before communicating hurt (and why it matters)
  • How to turn disappointment into a conversation that actually strengthens your marriage
  • What it actually takes to release resentment and rebuild connection

 

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